BEST FRIENDS DAY CARE STRAWBERRY SQUARE

2025

1. Medium risk11/6/2025

   No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

   It was observed in the play space, peeling and damaged paint on the walls throughout the play space. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The play space walls were professionally fixed so that there is no damaged paint and plaster in the room. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 11/30/2025
2. Medium-High risk7/21/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   It was observed in the four-year-old classroom, cobwebs and dust around the windows and light fixtures above the windows in the classroom. It was also observed in the four-year-old classroom, the heating vent near the window has an excessive amount of dust. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: A work order was requested from HPS maintenance to do a deep cleaning of the hard-to-reach surfaces around the windows/lights. Teachers cleaned the heating units. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/9/2025
3. Medium-High risk7/21/2025

   Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))

   The individual file for staff person #1 does not include proof of completion of a training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: The staff person #1completed an online Fire Safety training as soon as we noticed she was past due. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/21/2025
4. Medium risk7/21/2025

   No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

   It was observed in the older toddler classroom, peeling paint in the bathroom within the classroom. It was observed in the four-year-old classroom peeling paint and damaged plaster throughout the entire classroom on walls and at corners. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: A painter was hired to come and paint all of the classrooms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/16/2025
5. Medium risk7/21/2025

   Dramatic role playing (3270.101(c)(1))

   It was observed in the older toddler classroom that there is not play equipment or materials provided to promote dramatic role playing. Requirement: Play equipment and materials shall include materials for dramatic role playing. Correction: Dramatic Play items/equipment were brought into the classroom to be able to offer dramatic role playing opportunities for the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/9/2025
6. Medium risk7/21/2025

   Cognitive development (3270.101(c)(2))

   It was observed in the older toddler classroom that there no play equipment and materials provided to promote cognitive development. Requirement: Play equipment and materials shall include toys and materials for cognitive development. Correction: Puzzles, blocks, and other materials were purchased for the older toddler classroom to promote cognitive development. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/5/2025
7. Medium risk7/21/2025

   Prohibit items in crib (3270.106(j))

   It was observed that an infant was using pacifiers attached to pacifier ribbon clips while sleeping in cribs. Requirement: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Correction: Pacifier ribbon clip was taken away during nap time for this child. No pacifier ribbon clips will be permitted in the cribs while children are napping. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/21/2025
8. Medium-High risk7/21/2025

   Medication log (3270.133(7))

   A medication log for child #6 has not been established by the operator for nonprescription medication on site. Requirement: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: A new medication log was given to the parent and turned back in to the daycare the following day. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/25/2025
9. Medium-High riskStandard 127/21/2025

   12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

   File for staff person #1 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment. The current completed health assessment is dated 2/10/25 and the previous health assessment is dated 12/31/22. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: The staff member completed a health assessment as soon as they were made aware that their physical had been past-due. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 7/21/2025
10. Medium risk7/21/2025

    Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))

    The individual file for staff person #2 does not include verification of child care experience, education and training. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The file for Staff #2 contained proof of education that was from Peru and written in Spanish. The education document was sent to an approved agency for translation. The agency provided documentation verifying the proof of education is equivalent to a high school diploma. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/15/2025
11. Medium-High risk7/21/2025

    Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))

    Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have lapsed 8/21/24 - 10/21/24. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Our "next fire drill" date will be marked on the calendar to ensure we do not pass the 60-day mark in any given month. A fire drill was completed and documented 7/31/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/21/2025
12. Medium-Low risk7/21/2025

    Parent receives original (3270.123(b))

    Individual files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 included the original Agreement forms in files. Requirement: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. Correction: Original agreements were copied and the originals were sent home with the parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/21/2025
13. Medium risk2/21/2025

    Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))

    Staff person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of their hire date (see LIS sheet). The completed Health and Safety training for staff person #1 is dated 2/5/25. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff person #1 was suspended from working with children until her health and safety training was completed 2/5/25. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 2/5/2025